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OUR HAPPY PLACE Vanderbilt students ranked happiest in the country The Princeton Review’s new college rankings put Vanderbilt at No. 1 for Happiest Students. According to the Princeton Review,, the rankings were based on a survey of 130,000 students at 379 top colleges.

Vanderbilt was also ranked in the top 20 for several other categories: #5 - Students who love their college #10 - Quality of life #12 - Lots of Greek life #18 - Best-run college #20 - Best financial aid

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! The Men’s baseball team wins the 2014 College World Series and claims Vanderbilt’s first National Championship in a men’s sport.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Not even remotely surprised to see @VanderbiltU ranked as America’s happiest college.

The best decision I ever made.” @TanvirAFaisal on Twitter

Warren and Moore Colleges welcome students Warren and Moore colleges now will house students in central campus. The colleges are the latest of Vanderbilt’s residential options and the first to expand the residential college model, which began at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons.

The colleges are welcoming a mix of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Warren and Moore are designed to convey the ambiance of a small college community for students who span years and majors, while still affording them an education at a world-class research university with a wide variety of undergraduate academic programs.

Two award-winning faculty members will lead the new colleges and live among the students in faculty apartments within Warren and Moore. Jim Lovensheimer, associate professor of musicology, will be faculty director for Moore College, and Doug Fisher, associate professorof computer science and computer and electrical engineering, will serve as faculty director for Warren College.

New Provost Wente Welcomes Students Susan Wente moved into her office in Kirkland Hall and officially assumed her duties as provost on July 1.

Wente earned her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from the University of Iowa and her Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. She was recruited to Vanderbilt in 2002 as professor and chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. Since then, she has served in a number of roles, most recently as associate vice chancellor for Research and senior associate dean for Biomedical Sciences.

In July, she was named provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Wente runs an internationally respected research program that has made fundamental,groundbreaking discoveries in the mechanisms that control the selective, bidirectional exchange of proteins and RNA between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

She is also an esteemed educator, having mentored over 20 predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees. Wente has received a number of awards and honors, including a coveted NIH MERIT award. In 2010, she was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Most recently, Wente was named one of Ten Women to Watch by Nashville Medical News.

Wente lives in Nashville with her husband, geneticist Chris Hardy, and their two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and traveling with her family.

— Vanderbilt Universtiy

PARDON OUR DUST

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE BUILDING UNDERWAY The construction of a sevenstory tower on campus has begun as part of an effort to further strengthen the institution’s growing reputation as a major producer of intellectual leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.

The 230,000-square-foot Engineering and Science Building is designed to foster project teamwork and offer programs, instrumentation areas and core research space that will promoteinterdisciplinary work, particularly in engineering and related fields. It will connect to one of the School of Engineering’s landmark buildings, Olin Hall, through a double-height atrium

that will lead to the new highly interactive learning and research environment. The nearly 40-yearold Olin Hall currently houses the mechanical engineering and chemical and biomolecular engineering departments.

A key feature of the new building is an Innovation Center designed to connect students and faculty with technology transfer and industry mentors to accelerate the transfer of laboratory discoveries and student-developed concepts to the marketplace. Students participating in the center will experience the value of interdisciplinary teamwork and carry this model forward as they

become leaders.

An Undergraduate Commons in the building will feature student-centered space designed to spark intellectual discussions and studies. Located next to the research laboratories and above the Innovation Center, the commons will help connect students with other researchers and innovators working in the building.

The building is expected to be completed in the summer of 2016 at an estimated cost of $109 million.

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opinion vanderbilthustler EDITORIAL BOARD TYLER BISHOP, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KELLY HALOM NEWS EDITOR

MOLLY CORN

OPINION EDITOR

PRIYANKA ARIBANDI LIFE EDITOR

ALLISON MAST SPORTS EDITOR

TYLER BISHOP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

OPINION POLICY The Vanderbilt Hustler opinion page aims to stimulate discussion in the Vanderbilt community.

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Unreasonable arguments, arguments in bad faith or arguments in vain between columnists have no place in The Hustler and will not be published. The Hustler welcomes reader viewpoints and offers three methods of expression: letters to the editor, guest columns and feedback on InsideVandy.com.

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Welcome to Vanderbilt!

We can’t wait to get started, but we can’t begin without you…

I’m often asked why we’re called “The Hustler.” Find me around campus and I’d be more than happy to share what history has to say about our 126-year-old name. While we have changed quite a bit as a news outlet over the years, our name — and mission — has stayed the same.

Like other newspapers around the world, we have always existed with the objective of making our community a better place.

Since I first arrived as a student on campus three years ago, I have been exposed again and again to conversations about the most important campus issues of our time. From diversity and privilege, Greek Life, LGBTQIA interests and mental health, to the growing dialogue on sexual violence, administrative accountability and the national student loan debt crisis — among many, many other important issues — there are a lot of challenges facing our generation.

I feel it is important that we step back and admit that this reality is a little bit daunting. Because once we do that, we can talk about it, write about it and confront it.

I, along with the other editors and leaders on The Hustler staff, have committed to covering the topics that matter here at Vanderbilt. I have full confidence in my staff to write, edit and produce with integrity day in and day out. Though I can’t promise that we will

be perfect, we will ask the hard questions and cover the tough issues. I hope for our pages to serve as both a reliable news source and a forum for student opinions.

Our editorial board is composed of diverse and active members of the Vanderbilt undergraduate community, which is why I intend for our newspaper to weigh in on these issues of vast and growing importance in our community and in higher education.

I can also say with equal confidence that we will be among the first to celebrate and spotlight the achievements of members of the Vanderbilt community.

Speaking of which, I would be remiss not to congratulate our baseball team and head coach Tim Corbin on achieving the highest honor in NCAA baseball this summer: a College World Series championship in Omaha. They have shown us what we, as Commodores, are capable of, should only we work hard and persevere — even on the brink of failure.

Though The Hustler is committed to addressing major campus issues, we are also poised to deliver plenty of light-hearted, entertaining features and innovative content as well. We know that a lot of cool things happen here on campus and that Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff have a limitless number of incredible experiences and stories to

tell. We’re excited to have the opportunity to share some of these on our pages.

We are also extremely thrilled to be launching vanderbilthustler.com this fall, our new website and online presence. We hope that by aligning our online and print brands, we can put a greater emphasis on the digital aspects of the media industry while maintaining our commitment to our print version as well. You’ll find news, sports, opinion, life and special features every week in print, and additional web stories and campus updates published daily on our website and mobile app.

I encourage you to let us know what matters to you by finding us on social media, submitting letters to the editor, engaging with our content online and even reaching out to us individually.

And if you’re interested, feel free to find out how you can get involved with our staff. Our doors are always open (unless it happens to be 11:55 p.m. on a production night).

So, on behalf of The Hustler staff, I personally would like to welcome everyone (back) to Vanderbilt. I have a feeling that this will be a special year.

Best wishes and good luck, Tyler Bishop, Editor-in-chief

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Ludacris, Iggy Azalea MONDAY, AUG. 18 Tori Amos 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium

Adam Orchon/Sipa USA/MCT

TUESDAY, AUG. 19 One Direction 7 p.m. LP Field

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20 Honor By August & The Gallery w/ Mikey Wax 8 p.m. Exit/In

THURSDAY, AUG. 21 Live on the Green 6 p.m. Public Square Park

to headline Commodore Quake The Vanderbilt Programming Board Music Group has announced its lineup for this year’s 13th Annual Commodore Quake. Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 9, Commodore Quake is aimed at helping Vanderbilt students to kick off Homecoming weekend and for the Nashville community to enjoy some of the biggest names in the music industry. With Ludacris and Iggy Azalea performing back-to-back, the night will feature one of the most established names in the music and entertainment world alongside one of the hottest artists on the Billboard charts.

The career of the multitalented Chris “Ludacris” Bridges can best be described as remarkable. Much more than an entertainer, Ludacris has positioned himself to reach the top of various business platforms as well and he is a positive example and powerful icon. Ludacris is also far from being done changing the game. Ludacris is able to create, reconstruct and command anything he attaches his name to. With 17 Grammy nominations, he has had the honor of winning three of them. Ludacris has sold more than 19.5 million units in the United States, and approximately 7 million overseas. Ludacris’ eighth studio album, Ludaversal, due out this fall is highly anticipated and is sure to stick to the successful tradition he has established.

In addition to his heavily awarded music career, Ludacris is an esteemed actor, having appeared in the acclaimed indie drama Hustle & Flow, the smash hit Fast and the Furious sequels; 2 Fast 2 Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6 and Fast & Furious 7 slated for release in 2015. Ludacris also starred in the 2006 Academy Award Best Picture Winner, Crash, which earned him the prestigious Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice awards. He has also had a recurring role as “Darius Parker” in the long-running hit television series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” More recently, Ludacris hosted the 2014 Billboard Music Awards to an audience of over 11 million and he is currently a judge for the groundbreaking summer singing competition

series “Rising Star” which airs Sundays nights on ABC. Following her incredible warm-up single ‘Work,’ which amassed more than 30 million views on YouTube, hit the top 15 in the iTunes chart, Iggy Azalea is the hottest new female rap star in the game. Azalea’s original cult classic mixtape, ‘Ignorant Art’, catapulted her into the limelight in 2011, shortly followed by the 6 track “Glory EP” which featured a track with Mike Posner, B.o.B and Pusha T. Having spent 2012 turning heads and garnering the respect of industry and hip hop heavy-weights Iggy signed a deal with Virgin EMI in the UK and the prestigious Island Def Jam in the US. Iggy supported Beyoncé on eleven of the fourteen scheduled “Mrs Carter Show World Tour” arena dates across Australia in late 2013, followed by her biggest performance to date on US prime time TV, ’The Late Show, with David Letterman. Her latest hit single “Fancy” climbed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 almost instantly after its release, with her feature on Ariana Grande’s, “Problem,” following suit at #2. Azalea has also appears on the top two spots on the Hot 100, making her only the second artist in the history of the chart to do that since The Beatles.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring one of the great legends of hip-hop together with one of its brightest new stars,” said Music Group Chair, Kern Vohra, when asked about this year’s Quake Lineup. “This is going to be a special year for Quake, and we’re all beyond happy to be a part of it.”

Tickets are on sale and available to the general public at all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased with no service fees included only at the Sarratt Box Office on the Vanderbilt campus. No Refunds will be given due to weather conditions or band cancellations. For general event information, call 615-32-2471.

— From a Vanderbilt Programming Board press release

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THE BIG STAT Vanderbilt had 47 student-athletes named to the 2013-14 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll, the Southeastern Conference announced this summer.

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The university is asking Commodore fans to wear Vanderbilt colors on Aug. 28 and 29.

Vanderbilt is participating in the third annual College Colors Day spirit competition and is asking for fan support to help win the national Spirit Cup award, which includes $10,000 toward the university’s general scholarship fund.

Vanderbilt will observe College Colors Day on Thursday, Aug. 28, for the football season opener against Temple University.

Vanderbilt also will observe the official College Colors Day on Friday, Aug. 29.

Commodore fans can earn points by posting Vanderbilt-themed photos to Instagram and Twitter from Aug. 1 through Aug. 28 using the hashtags #AnchorDown and #collegecolors (both hashtags must be used to earn points).

Fans can earn 50 extra points per day by downloading the College Colors App and sharing photos through it. Visit http://www. collegecolorsday.com/download.

The Spirit Cup leaderboard keeps track of how each school is doing.

Participating fans also may enter for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to North Texas and a pair of tickets to the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 12, 2015.

College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience by encouraging fans across America to wear their favorite college or university apparel. The Spirit Cup competition is presented by The Collegiate Licensing Company, a division of IMG College, and NCAA Football.

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Vanderbilt wins National Championship

By Ben Weinrib, Asst. Sports Editor John Norwood knew he crushed it off the bat. He turned on an inside fastball and watched the ball fly for a half second before taking off on a triumphant romp and as he did a few fist pumps, beat his chest, and saluted the crowd before meeting Zander Wiel at the plate for a hug.

Norwood, who had just moved into the cleanup spot in the lineup, knew that not only did that eighth inning bomb give Vanderbilt a 3-2 lead, but it was the most important hit in Vanderbilt baseball history because it put them six outs away from the school’s first National Championship in a men’s sport.

Six tough outs later, the Commodores finally got to claim that elusive trophy with a 3-2 win over Virginia.

“Coach (Tim Corbin) talked to us before the game about being legendary,” Vanderbilt starting pitcher Carson Fulmer said, “and having the chance and opportunity to take the National Championship trophy home to Nashville.

We just had a heck of a game, and now we’re bringing it back. I can’t wait to get back to school, that’s for sure.”

For the first time this series, Vanderbilt was able to slow down the Virginia offense, which scored 15 runs on 28 hits in the first two games.

Fulmer got the start and was nearly untouchable through the first five innings, allowing just two base runners while striking out five.

“I lay in bed as a kid dreaming about this moment, and I finally get the opportunity,” Fulmer said. “I just wanted to give my team a chance to win, get the momentum on our side, and get a chance to do something like we just did.”

Vanderbilt tacked on two early runs on a first inning throwing error by Virginia catcher Robbie Coman and a sixth inning single by Vince Conde, giving Fulmer a bit of cushion when he ran into trouble in the sixth.

The sophomore right hander let three of the first four batters on base before Corbin gave him the hook in favor of freshman Hayden Stone, who was able to get out of a bases loaded jam while only giving up one run.

Stone himself got into a jam two innings later in the eighth, but another reliever was able to put out the fire: this time it was Adam Ravenelle. After loading the bases, Ravenelle was able to get two ground balls to preserve the lead Norwood just gave the team.

“Johnny was the right guy at the right time,” Corbin said. “Such a big swing in so many big ways because of the anomaly of the ball leaving yard, 97 mile per hour fastball, and the fact that that

probably had to happen for game to be won because it wasn’t going to be won on a bunt. The pitching was too good.”

Because of Vanderbilt’s welldocumented offensive struggles in the National Championship Series and the strength of the Virginia’s bullpen, a home run to break the tie was so unlikely.

Throw in the facts that Vanderbilt hadn’t hit a home run since May 17 and there were only two other home runs hit in the College World Series thanks to the pitcher-friendly confines of TD Ameritrade Park, and the ending is all the more magical.

But years from now, people will forget about the bumps in the road on the way to the championship, and Norwood’s tiebreaking home run will be immortalized in Vanderbilt sports history.

And although this feat hadn’t quite fully sunk in for many of the players right after the game, they still know this season has been unlike any other.

“It’s a blessing,” Dansby Swanson said.

“It’s an honor. It’s an incredible moment to go through with your best friends. You spend seven hours with each other since August, you know you start to build this bond that makes you inseparable. And now that we’ve done it, it’s just holy cow.

I mean you can’t really process it into words because it’s the greatest moment you’ll ever feel.”

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Previewing Vanderbilt Vanderbilt’s defense converting to a 3-4 While the Commodore defense features a new scheme under coach Derek Mason, the unit also returns several top playmakers from the 2013 season.

Mason is expected to bring the same 3-4 defensive scheme he used at Stanford to the Commodores.

For the last three years, Stanford’s unit has been regarded among the nation’s best, ranking among the leaders in several defensive categories and helping the Cardinal to three straight BCS bowl appearances.

Defensive Line Vanderbilt’s 3-4 will be anchored by a pair of senior tackles with starting experience from a year ago, Vince Taylor and Barron Dixon.

Taylor produced 12 solo tackles and 18 total tackles as a 10-game starter in 2013. Coming off an impressive showing in spring drills,Vanderbilt coaches believe Taylor has All-Southeastern Conference abilities at the nose tackle position. Dixon was more productive than Taylor last year, contributing 26 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 quarterback sacks. Dixon earned a single start while playing in all 13 games for the Commodores as a junior.

Linebackers Two top defensive starters from a year ago, senior Kyle Woestmann and junior Darreon Herring, highlight a position grouping that also features several young prospects expected to quickly impact the defense.

Herring, a two-year starter, was one of the Commodores’ most productive defenders in 2013, ranking second on the team with 84 total tackles and 10 defensed passes, and third with 47 solo tackles. The candidates at outside linebacker include some of the team’s most explosive players, including

Woestmann, junior Caleb Azubike and sophomore Stephen Weatherly.

All three were productive defensive ends for the Commodores in 2013: Woestmann contributing a teamhigh six sacks, Azubike registering four sacks among 9.5 tackles for loss, and Weatherly adding 2.5 sacks.

Secondary Plenty has changed in just one year with the Commodore defensive secondary. Last year, Vanderbilt was returning a secondary that included two All-Southeastern Conference performers fully intact. This year, the staff looks to find new starters at every position. Given that reality, the spring performance of several players gave Vanderbilt’s new coaching staff plenty of hope that the 2014 secondary will be just as effective as the 2013 unit.

Special Teams While the Commodores enter the season looking to replace two specialists that will go down among the best in team history, placekicker Carey Spear and punt returner Jonathan Krause, the team has several standouts returning among its special team corps.

The Commodores’ top returning specialists are senior punter Taylor Hudson, sophomore kick returner Darrius Sims and dependable senior snapper Andrew East.

Hudson displayed accuracy and as a first-year punter, averaged 42.9 yards to rank among the SEC’s Top Ten. East is one of the nation’s premier snappers, and will return to handle both punt and conversion snaps for the fourth consecutive season.

The Commodores’ top kick returners are Sims and Brian Kimbrow. Sims averaged 22.8 yards on 25 returns as a freshman. His career long return of 71 yards came at Tennessee. Kimbrow averaged 16.0 yards on 12 returns last years.

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VANDY SURVIVAL GUIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SURVIVING LIFE ON CAMPUS AND IN NASHVILLE

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WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE. You made it. It took a lot of hard work to get here. Now, how do you navigate a new campus and a new city?

We’ve been down this road before, so allow us to help you find your way through all the buildings and phone numbers and to provide you with a listing of tips on getting started as a Vanderbilt student. The Hustler’s Survival Guide 2014 is your cheat sheet to all things Nashville and Vanderbilt. Take in as many shows as you can at any of Music City’s unique concert venues, learn where to shop nearby to decorate your dorm space, show up to class in style, and find out who you need to call when you get sick or need a police escort across campus at night. This city and this campus have a lot to offer, so put down your bags, keep your Vandy ID on you and enjoy your next four years.

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Q: HOW CAN I GET AROUND CAMPUS? VandyVans While you’ll never spend more than 30 minutes walking from one end of campus to the other, you can also take advantage of the VandyVans escort system, the transportation service administered by the Vanderbilt University Police Department.

VandyVans stop at designated locations on campus, operating from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day.

The main (black) route makes a continuous loop around campus, taking approximately 30 minutes total, and makes stops in all the major residential areas. The reverse (red) route runs this circuit the other direction. There is also a perimeter (gold) that contains almost every major point on campus. Each bus has a sign to let you know which route you’re taking and the stops you’ll hit along the way.

For a live map of the VandyVan routes, including real-time locations of each VandyVan, visit www.vandyvans.com.

Bikes Register your bicycle with VUPD to increase the chances of it being returned if it is stolen. Bikes should be locked when not in use. U locks are best, as they are the hardest to get past. When you lock your bike, secure it as firmly as possible to the bike rack using a part of the frame.

Q: HOW DO I GET AROUND NASHVILLE? Driving Services Uber and Lyft are popular in Nashville.

Cabs Cabs also are a way to get off campus and around Nashville for those without cars.

Some cab services can be paid with Commodore Cash on your Commodore Card through a program called Commodore Cab. It can be used for any Taxi USA company, including Allied, Nashville and Diamond Cabs. Through Commodore Cab, students can split fares up to three ways. When you call a cab, ask if that company accepts the card — otherwise plan to pay with regular cash. Always make sure to tip your driver.

Here is a list of some of the taxi companies in Nashville: *Allied Cab: (615) 244-7433 Kennedy Cab: (615) 256-9602 *Nashville Cab: (615) 242-7070 *Diamond Cab: (615) 254-6596 American Taxi: (615) 865-4100 Checker Cab: (615) 256-7000 United Cab: (615) 228-6969 Yellow Cab Inc.: (615) 256-0101 (* Denotes a Commodore Cab Company) Metropolitan Transit Authority Bus Nashville’s bus system is a cheaper alternative to the bevy of cabs available.

Visit http://www.nashvillemta.org/ for schedules and rates. You can pay your fare when you board the bus, but if you become a regular rider, you’ll want to stop by the ticket booth for an all-day pass, weekly pass or other multi-ride ticket. MTA now offers online sales.

Q: WHAT IF I GET SICK? Emergency Services

Emergency health consultation services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during regular school sessions by calling (615) 322-2427. On-call nurse practitioners will assist students and resident advisers in making decisions about acute or urgent illnesses and injuries, as well as the use of emergency services. The Vanderbilt Emergency Department handles calls between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. In the case of severe injury or illness, students should go directly to the emergency room.

Charges There is no fee for services provided onsite at the Zerfoss Student Health Center, including seeing a nurse practitioner or physician, or for some lab tests performed at the center. Other lab tests are sent to outside laboratories, and fees for these tests may be paid at the time of checkout or billed directly to the student’s insurance company by the outside laboratory.

Medications from the dispensary and supplies can be paid for with cash, check or Commodore Card, or billed to the student’s account. The health center does not bill insurance companies directly. Procedures or tests done outside the center will be billed directly to the student’s insurance company and are ultimately the patient’s responsibility.

Q: WHAT DO I NEED FOR MY DORM ROOM? Bedbathandbeyond.com and similar websites provide good lists of things you will need for a dorm room, although you probably do not need everything on the list. Make sure you have power strips and

extension cords because there are usually few outlets, and they are often in inconvenient places. School supplies can be bought on campus, at Office Depot on West End Avenue, or at Target on White Bridge Road.

Sometimes it’s better to go through your first week of classes before purchasing any major supplies so as to avoid extra stuff you don’t need. It’s definitely nice to have a TV in your room. Most residential buildings have kitchens for students, and if you’re looking to save space, microwaves and refrigerators aren’t vital. Storage organizers, such as long, shallow bins for under your bed, are very useful. Remember, vertical space is your friend. Stackable shelves and anything that can hang in your closet is a lot easier to manage, and you can fit more.

Make sure you have plenty of decorations to make the room your own: you will spend a lot of time there, so you need to make sure it is comfortable. A rug and floor cushions are nice for when friends visit, so everyone has somewhere to sit. You will definitely need a shower caddy for using the community bathrooms found in most campus housing. Although most students use their cell phones as their primary telephone, students do get a landline assigned to them. If you don’t want to tap into the long distance plan on your cell, purchase an inexpensive corded phone to make local and on-campus calls.

Q: HOW DO I LIVE WITH A ROOMMATE? Talk to your roommate during the first week about room space and habits. Make an effort to accommodate his or her needs while expressing yours. This person may

THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER u WWW.INSIDEVANDY.COM soon become one of your best friends, but it’s fine if that’s not the case. To compromise as much as possible is a good rule to follow throughout the year. Also make rules from the start about allowing overnight guests and be clear about your sleep habits.

Share how you like to study and your pet peeves with one another. Be sure to respect his or her property and always ask first before borrowing. Keep things mentioned in the room confidential, and be sure to give your roommate his or her space. Respect his or her family and friends. If you find that your problems with your roommate are truly irreconcilable, consult your RA. That’s what they’re there for! In general, being as clear and honest as possible from the start will help avoid most conflicts.

Q: WHAT DO I NEED ONLINE • VUnetID: This is a big one. Your ID gives you access to all of the online services you need as a Vanderbilt student, so be sure to authorize and activate it as soon as possible. You will use it to identify yourself for essential online and offline services and resources, such as your Vanderbilt e-mail and YES. For security reasons, you should not give your VUnetID or password to your parents or anyone else.

• Anti-virus software: Make sure you computer’s operating system has been updated for optimal security. You can download anti-virus software for free from the ITS Website.

Computer Services Become familiar with online services available to you at Vanderbilt. Here are some you can access once you authorize your VUnetID. • YES: Your Enrollment Services, used to register for courses and allows students to access their personal academic record online, including grades and credits earned.

• OAK: Online Access to Knowledge, a Webbased courseware application. Instructors can post course-related information for students and conduct courses in a secure online environment, as well as communicate with class members.

generally familiar with the software and can provide assistance on a walk-in basis.

For more information about locations, hours and services, visit http://its.vanderbilt.edu/helpdesk/labs/ Computer Problems The ITS Help Desk at (615) 343-9999 provides assistance with questions or problems concerning connecting to VUnet, the campus data network. Help Desk staff also assists with e-mail clients, Web browsers, certain desktop applications and remote access issues.

Q: HOW DO I STAY SAFE ON CAMPUS? Walking Escort Service As a supplement to the Medical Center Shuttle Service and VandyVans, VUPD provides walking escorts to students, faculty and staff walking to and from any location on campus during the nighttime hours.

•1-8888 on a campus landline • (615) 421-8888 from a non-campus phone SAFETY TIPS FROM VUPD Personal Safety • Walk or jog in groups or three or more.

• Avoid isolated or dark areas.

• Travel with confidence and purpose.

• Do not wear earphones while walking or jogging at night.

• Know the locations of emergency phones.

• Do not use ATMs at night.

• Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if?”

Residential/Workplace Safety • Know your neighbors; you are the best way to determine who does not belong.

• Do not prop open exterior doors.

• If you come in through a card-access door, do not allow strangers to enter with you. They should have their own keys or codes.

• Always lock your door when you leave.

• Lock your door while you sleep.

• Get involved. If you see someone suspicious or out of place, call VUPD.

• VUspace: Vanderbilt’s networked storage system.

Protecting Your Property • Register your bicycle with VUPD. • Mark and record your belongings’ serial numbers through VUPD’s Operation ID. See http://police.vanderbilt.edu/opid.htm for more information.

• Coats, backpacks and purses should remain with you and be locked up.

• MS Student Select Program: enables Vanderbilt to sell licenses for Microsoft software to students at reduced prices. In short: You can get Microsoft Office and other software on the cheap.

Q: WHO DO I CONTACT IN AN EMERGENCY? Emergencies 911 from a campus landline (615) 421-1911 off-campus or from a cell phone

• Heard Library: access to databases, electronic journals and other services.

Dispatcher/Routine Business 2-2745 from a campus landline (615) 322-2745 off campus

• PeopleFinder: online contact database for the Vanderbilt community.

In addition to these services, there are some computer labs on campus available free of charge to all students. On main campus, they are located in Garland Hall, Wilson Hall and Stevenson Center; on Peabody campus, the labs are located in Hobbs and Wyatt Center. The labs feature word processing, spreadsheets and instructional software, as well as access to the Internet and other resources. Staffs in the labs are

VandyVans/Escorts 1-8888 from a campus landline (615) 421-8888 off campus

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 Q: HOW DO I USE MY COMMODORE CARD? The Commodore Card is more than just your ID card, so carry it with you at all times, especially during the first few weeks; you don’t know yet when you might need it or not. Use it to make cash-free purchases at all campus retail locations that accept the card as a method of payment, as well as to access campus buildings such as residence halls, academic buildings, sporting events and the libraries. Manage your account at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/ commodorecard/, where you can sign up to get alerts when your balance is low, add funds, check your balance and even order delivery from restaurants on the card. You can also add money or ask questions at the Commodore Card Office in Sarratt 184. The Commodore Card is also your meal plan ticket, so make sure you take it with you to eat.

Q: HOW DO I USE MY MEAL PLAN? First-year students are automatically on this plan: • 3 Meals daily — you choose three out of the four meal periods per day • 1 meal/meal period • $175 Meal Money/Semester • 5 Flex Meals/Semester The meal periods are: • Period 1: midnight to 7 a.m.

• Period 2: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Period 3: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Period 4: 4:30 p.m. to midnight Meals for the week begin Monday at 12:01 a.m.

Meal plans are comprised of meals and Meal Money. Meals are combinations of food entrees and sides at campus locations, while Meal Money provides flexibility to buy groceries and snacks on campus and at various local restaurants around campus in the Taste of Nashville program. Go to http://www.vanderbilt.edu/dining/ to learn more.

Q: WHERE CAN I EAT OFF CAMPUS ON THE CARD? The meal plan provides you with a Meal Money account that can be used to purchase food at all on-campus restaurants and Varsity Markets, as well as participating off-campus restaurants through the Taste of Nashville program. Use your Commodore Card as you would a debit card at the participating restaurants. The money will be debited from your Meal Money, which includes rollover money unused from your weekly meal plan.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS: Best Wok 2803 Clifton Ave. Bread & Company 2525 West End Ave.

Emergency Preparedness (615) 322-5855

Bruegger’s Bagels 422 21st Ave. S.

Victim Services (615) 322-7846

Cabana 1910 Belcourt Ave.

Lost and Found (615) 343-5371

Cafe Coco 210 Louise Ave.

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Chili’s 2322 West End Ave. Chuy’s (Midtown) 1901 Broadway Domino’s Pizza 2004 Belcourt Ave IHOP 2214 Elliston Place Iris Café (in Peabody Library) 230 Appleton Place Jamba Juice 2314 Elliston Place Mellow Mushroom 212 21st Ave. S. Michaelangelo’s Pizza 205 22nd Ave. N Moe’s Southwest Grill 2525 West End Noshville 1918 Broadway Obie’s Flying Tomato Pizza 2217 Elliston Place Papa John’s 2316 West End Ave. Provence Breads and Cafe 1705 21st Ave S. Qdoba 2019 West End Ave. Roma Pizza and Pasta 2418 Elliston Place Sam’s Place Sports Bar and Grill 1903 21st Ave. S. Satay Thai Grill 2412 Elliston Pl. Smoothie King 2422 Elliston Pl. 2700 Children’s Way (Inside the Rec Center) Sunset Grill 2001 Belcourt Ave. Sweet Cece’s Frozen Yogurt 1708 21st Avenue Wendy’s 2603 West End Ave. Zumi Sushi Japanese Kitchen 2119 Belcourt Avenue Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE MY COMMODORE CARD? Go to the Commodore Card office in Sarratt 184 to have a new card made. The cost is $15 to be paid by cash, check or credit card.

Replacement cards are free, however, as long as you bring proof of your broken one.

Q: HOW DO I PUT MORE MONEY ON MY CARD? Go to http://www.vanderbilt.edu/commodorecard/ or stop by the Commodore Card office to add money via personal check.

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Q: WHERE CAN I DO LAUNDRY? Laundry facilities are located in every residential area. Consult your RA for the nearest facility. Washers and dryers are $1.25 each per load of laundry. Only quarters or the Commodore Card are accepted.

Commodore Laundry offers a bundle laundry plan where the laundry is picked up and delivered at your doorstep. The service can be paid for on the Commodore Card or billed to your student account. Commodore Laundry also provides a dry cleaning service with free pick-up and delivery even if you are not a participant in the laundry plan.

Q: WHERE DO I BUY BOOKS? First try Ebay, Amazon, Chegg or another online retailer for the cheapest prices on used books — sometimes the shipping can take a while, so make sure you order well in advance. You can find a list of books you will need for your courses at the Vanderbilt Bookstore website by searching for the course number and section. If you decide to take the more convenient route and buy your books at the bookstore, you can pay

by Commodore Card, cash, credit card or check. Try to get used books because they are less expensive, but check the books to make sure they are in good shape, especially in the binding and amount of markings.

Older editions of books are usually fine, but check with your professor and the book itself before buying. The bookstore can get very crowded at the beginning of school, but there is a smaller crowd early in the morning. It is often wise to attend the first few days of classes to make sure you are not going to change your schedule before you buy your books. It is also smart to ask your professors about “recommended” books that are listed to purchase. Sometimes these serve as extra reference that can be useful for papers and presentations, but they’re typically never the primary text for the class. Use your best judgment on recommended reading because if you don’t think you need it, you could save a lot of money.

Q: WHERE DO I SEND AND RECEIVE MAIL? All student mail and packages are delivered to one central location at Station B Post Office, located in Rand Hall. This is the location of all undergraduate mailboxes, Post Office window and the package pick-up window. This area, especially the package pickup line, is crowded at the beginning of school, during exam week, close to 4:30 p.m., and during lunch hours.

Vanderbilt receive deliveries from the USPS three times daily: 6:30 a.m. first class mail, 9:00 a.m. Express mail and noon for certified, registered, insured, signature and delivery confirmation.

Q: HOW DO I GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS? At first, it’s very important to get involved in activities with your dorm and orientation group. This is a great way to meet new people and get to know your way around Vanderbilt. In addition, make sure to attend the Student Involvement Fair to talk to students about the variety of opportunities available on campus. Joining a student organization your freshman year is a great way to find friends with similar interests, and one piece of advice that we highly recommend you actually follow through on.

Seriously. Here are more resources for finding a student group that fits your interests:

and productions by visiting http://www. vandymedia.org/

Service Vanderbilt’s Office of Active Citizenship and Service is home to more than 30 student service groups and a professional staff engaged in solutions to local, national and international problems through hands-on volunteer service. OACS is located in Rand 305, on the third floor of Sarratt | Rand Student Center. You can get more information at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs/.

• The Vanderbilt Hustler: The Hustler is the student newspaper of record. As the oldest newspaper in Nashville, The Hustler has been the voice of Vanderbilt since 1888 and runs once weekly. Through blogs, multimedia and in-depth projects, The Hustler’s online news source provides the most up-todate and detailed information affecting the Vanderbilt community in the most effective and entertaining forms. To get involved, email tyler.d.bishop@Vanderbilt.edu.

Athletics The Student Recreation Center offers free classes on subjects from yoga to hip-hop aerobics. In addition there are more than 40 intramural sports and a great club sports program with teams that compete with other schools across the country in golf, sailing, rugby and water polo, among others. Located on Children’s Way between 25th Avenue S. and Natchez Trace, the Rec is easy to find. Heading from Branscomb, walk toward Memorial Gymnasium and follow the road to the Rec, passing Hawkins Field and the Currey Tennis Center on the way. It’s free to use as long as students bring their Commodore Card. Students can use the Rec’s facilities for workouts, swimming and games of basketball, racquetball and ping-pong. More information is available on the website at http://www.vanderbilt. edu/CampusRecreation/ or at the Rec Center itself.

Dance Vanderbilt Dance Program provides a curriculum of dance classes in all areas and levels of expertise. The program offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, funk, modern, hip-hop, Irish, Spanish, Bharatanatyam — the classical dance of India — belly dance, ballroom, swing, tango and Latin, plus Pilates and yoga. Instructors are highly experienced and encourage students to reach their highest potential. About 45 classes are scheduled each week and are held in the Vanderbilt Dance Program studios located near the north lobby of Memorial Gym. Walk-ins are welcome at all classes unless otherwise noted. The program offers live accompaniment with excellent musicians for all modern and ballet classes. You can find out more at http://www.vanderbilt. edu/dance/about.html.

Student Government VSG works to ensure that Vanderbilt students’ social and academic needs are met and that students are included in every step of the decision-making process. The organization is headed by President Tanner Owen and consists of a judicial branch and a bicameral legislature, with a House of Representatives and a Senate. There is also a system of the following committees: Athletics, Campus Services, Community Service, Organizational Relations, Security, Student Services and Technology, and Environmental Affairs. Students can run for positions in either house during elections this fall. For more information, visit the organization’s Website at https://anchorlink. vanderbilt.edu/organization/vsg.

Student Media You can learn more about Vanderbilt Student Communications and how to get involved with one of the many publications

• WRVU: This media outlet is the university’s free-format student noncommercial, educational radio station. It broadcasts the best in new, non-mainstream music. To get involved, e-mail logan.a.wilke@vanderbilt. edu • VTV: Vanderbilt Television is the university’s official student television station. It broadcasts educational, informational and entertainment programming to the campus. To get involved, e-mail scott.w.head@ vanderbilt.edu.

• Vanderbilt Radio: This radio station presents popular music programming along with Vanderbilt community news and talk.

To get involved, e-mail maralei.h.bunn@ vanderbilt.edu.

Arts Sarratt Art Studios are located in rooms 123, 128 and 129 of the Sarratt Student Center. The Sarratt Art Studio Program offers a variety of non-credit classes and opportunities to use the facilities. Visit the website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/sarrattart/ for the schedule of classes. There are many vocal and dramatic groups on Vanderbilt’s campus, including VUTheatre, Vanderbilt Off Broadway, Swingin’ Dores, Vanderbilt Symphonic Choir, the Melodores and more.

You can find out more about all of these groups at the Student Involvement Fair.

Q: I WANT TO JOIN A FRATERNITY OR SORORITY. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Greek organizations have been a part of the campus for more than 150 years, dating back to before Vanderbilt University was founded. “Going Greek” remains a popular option for many students at Vanderbilt.

More than 40 percent of undergraduate students belong to a fraternity or sorority, with more than 2,700 students in 33 chapters.

• Get good grades: Academic success is very important in the Greek community.

Those seeking membership must meet chapters’ minimum GPA requirements, ranging from a 2.3 to a 3.0.

• Get involved on campus: Being involved can help you meet members of fraternities and sororities, and it shows that you want to be an active part of the Vanderbilt community.

• Be thoughtful with your actions: Greek chapters do not wish to have new members that damage their reputation — have fun, but be responsible.

• Attend Greek events: There are many events during the semester where first-year

students can meet members of the fraternities and sororities, including benefits, philanthropy events, social events, service projects and Greek Week.

• Have an open mind: Do your research and find out what the chapters stand for before making any decisions. There are 33 chapters at Vanderbilt, each with its own positive attributes.

• Attend the Greek Life information session: In the fall, representatives from the Greek community will tell you about the Greek experience and recruitment process and to answer any questions you have. For more information about this or any other aspect Greek life, contact the Office of Greek Life in Sarratt 207 or e-mail greeklife@vanderbilt.edu. You can also call (615) 322-2048 or go to http://www.vanderbilt.edu/greek_life.

Q: WHAT CLASSES SHOULD I TAKE? The student advising process should lay out what you will need to accomplish in your first years at Vanderbilt. Just make sure you complete as many school-specific requirements as possible, while also taking the time for a few interesting courses outside your requirements. Pick up one of those thick black books — the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Catalog — and use it. It offers course descriptions, majors and minors, as well as core requirements for each of the four undergraduate schools. It is also available online at http://www.vanderbilt. edu/catalogs/undergrad/.

Q: HOW DO I SCHEDULE MY CLASSES? At Vanderbilt you will use YES to schedule your classes. Directions for the program are in the course-scheduling handbook and online. Every student organizes his or her classes differently. The further you think ahead, the better off you are in case any unexpected class cancellations or course credit snags come your way. You want to make sure you fulfill the hour requirement in addition to your major/minor courses, and remember that if a class you like isn’t available the semester you want to take it, you can try again the following year. Have back-up courses ready in the event you need to drop one or two during your first weeks. It happens all the time, and you don’t want to be stuck dealing with unfulfilled hours. Depending on your school, the number of hours you take each semester varies, but check your standing periodically to make sure you’re on the right track to completing your undergraduate career smoothly.

Q: HOW DO I CHOOSE CLASSES OR PROFESSORS? Great resources for choosing classes or professors are upperclassmen (such as your VUceptor), your adviser or websites such as ratemyprofessor.com. Choose classes that are interesting to you and meet your college’s requirements.

Q: HOW DO I GET TO KNOW MY PROFESSORS? Note professors’ office hours, e-mail address and phone number. Visit office hours early in the semester to make personal contact and ensure you are on track. Send your professor an e-mail to set up an appointment if his or her office hours are not

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convenient for you. Answer questions and speak up in class. Remember that professors are there to help you, not to intimidate.

If you have a problem or conflict (or a grade that is borderline between letters), professors are much more understanding if you have attended and participated in class or visited their office hours regularly.

Q: HOW DO I MANAGE MY TIME? First, get a planner. The Vanderbilt Mortar Board calendar is distributed at Move-in and residence hall check-in and is a great resource because it is easy to write in and includes the academic calendar. Make sure to read all class syllabi at the start of the term, and mark down dates when assignments are due and exams are given. Exam review sessions are usually given prior to exams and are extremely, extremely helpful. Determine which classes require a lot of reading, and keep your book with you to read during breaks between classes and meetings. Don’t procrastinate on big projects or problem sets. Mark mandatory events and busy weekends so you make sure to allot enough time to get work done around the rest of your schedule. Also make sure to give yourself time for exercise and stress relief — time for yourself is as important as time for class!

Q: WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO STUDY ON CAMPUS? • Baseball Glove Lounge: The Baseball Glove Lounge is located in Sarratt Student Center between the ground and main floors. It is usually quiet and serves as the perfect place to find solace to cram between classes or catch up on reading.

• Buttrick Hall study rooms: This beautiful building includes many study rooms that are comfortable, quiet and well-lit.

• Central Library: Whether it be in the stacks or in a group study area, there is no shortage of space in this building for quiet, isolated study time.

• Stevenson Science and Engineering Library: The Stevenson Library is known for being open 24 hours and for hosting many all-night study sessions. Don’t let the name confuse you — you don’t have to be an engineering student to study here. Coffee and computer kiosks are usually available.

• Eskind Biomedical Library: The Biomedical Library is located on the medical campus behind Stevenson Center and is usually packed with medical students. It has a lot of natural light and serves as a good change of pace from the usual undergraduate crowd.

• Peabody Library: The best place to study on the Peabody campus, the library has study rooms and computer labs, and the Iris Cafe is downstairs. There are also quiet places to study at desks in the stacks.

Q: WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO STUDY OFF CAMPUS? • Fido: Located in Hillsboro Village, Fido is known for their hip coffee drinks and fastfood choices.

• Starbucks: Internet access, great coffee and comfortable seating. There are two off-campus locations on West End Avenue and one on 21st Avenue, but they can get crowded, especially during peak exam times.

• Cafe Coco: Located just off Elliston Place on Louise Avenue, the coffee shop is open

24 hours, and your caffeinated drinks and late night snacks can be purchased with your Commodore Card. Cafe Coco can be noisy late on weekends, so studiers beware.

• Frothy Monkey: Located on 12th Avenue South, this coffeehouse has wireless Internet access inside and on the outside patio.

• J&J’s Market and Cafe: Within walking distance, not far from the Law School, this coffee shop and market is a great spot to study, have late-night poetry readings or have philosophical debates. J&J’s is smokefree and generally quiet; it is located at 1912 Broadway.

Q: WHO RUNS THE UNIVERSITY? NICHOLAS ZEPPOS • Chancellor Nick Zeppos was named Vanderbilt’s eighth chancellor on March 1, 2008, after having served as the interim chancellor since August 2007. Before that, Zeppos was the university provost, a vice chancellor and assistant dean. He began his Vanderbilt career as a law professor in 1987.

Zeppos said he met his wife while he was in law school.

“I first met her in the library — where all provosts meet their spouses!” he said.

Zeppos and his wife have two sons who spent most of their childhoods around the Vanderbilt campus. Often considered one of the most influential forces behind the Commons initiative, Zeppos represents the university, raises funds and serves as a leader for the Vanderbilt community.

BETH FORTUNE • Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune’s main responsibility is to be the communications director and spokesperson for Vanderbilt University. According to the office’s website, Public Affairs is “the institution-wide hub for communications, marketing and public policy initiatives.”

“What’s not to like about working at Vanderbilt?” Fortune said. “We have the brightest students in the world, genius faculty, inspirational leadership, committed staff, gorgeous campus and the ability to make a real difference in our global society.”

DAVID WILLIAMS, II • Vice Chancellor As vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director, David Williams is one of the most visible faces on campus. Williams started his career as a professor, not an administrator, and he eventually hopes to get back to teaching.

“I dislike the most that I am not teaching,” Williams said. “At heart, I am a teacher.”

Williams has four children and two grandchildren, and feels that having children and working at a university go hand in hand.

“I find it so great working at a university because of the students and the youth environment,” he said. “The university makes me a better father, and being a father makes me better here.”

SUSAN WENTE • Provost • Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Wente this year replaces Richard McCarty as provost. Wente also serves as senior associate dean of biomedical sciences and professor of cell and developmental biology in the School of Medicine.

“It is such an exciting time at Vanderbilt,

and we are poised to work collaboratively to make the most of our distinctive research and education strengths across the university,” she said.

MARK BANDAS • Dean of Students • Associate Provost Mark Bandas was appointed associate provost and dean of students in fall 2006.

Bandas’ responsibilities include housing and residential life, intercultural programs, student health and counseling, and student activities and events.

“Vanderbilt has a commitment to the education of the whole person,” he said. “We want students to take care of themselves, to make friends, to become good citizens and persons of integrity, to become leaders, to pursue their intellectual interests with passion and intensity, and to enjoy their years at Vanderbilt.”

Bandas said he met his wife, Director of McTyeire International House Anja Bandas, in an unusual circumstance — when he interviewed her for a position at Vanderbilt.

FRANK WCISLO • Dean of The Commons “I’m a dad, a husband, an historian of Russia, a writer, a professor, a teacher, a golfer, a scholar and a dean, among other things,” said Frank Wcislo. Wcislo resides on The Commons with his wife, Jane Wcislo, manager at Vanderbilt’s Dayani Wellness Center.

“As a professor, I’ve been lucky to have a job where the line between work and hobbies is not drawn all that firmly,” Wcislo said.

As an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in 1969, he was there to witness the last Vanderbilt-Michigan game played at the Big House until fall 2006, when Vanderbilt traveled to Michigan for the first game of the season.

DOUGLAS CHRISTIANSEN • Dean of Admissions Vice Provost for Enrollment Douglas Christiansen, the vice provost for enrollment and dean of admissions, began his job at the beginning of the 2006-07 academic year.

Christiansen said he was interested in Vanderbilt because of the investment the university is willing to make on behalf of its student body.

“Vanderbilt has a commitment to undergraduate education,” Christiansen said.

“There are not many schools in the U.S. who are willing to fund things like The Commons and have a commitment to education.”

Christiansen has been married to his high school sweetheart, Amy, for 17 years. He grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from the University of Utah.

of Arts and Science. John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, will chair the committee.

MARK WAIT • Dean of the Blair School of Music One would expect Mark Wait, dean of the Blair School of Music, to be a musical man.

Indeed, he is a classical pianist, educated at Wichita State University, Kansas State University and Johns Hopkins University.

The rest of Wait’s family is just as musically inclined, as his wife plays piano and his 14-year-old daughter plays the electric bass.

Wait’s love for music and Blair is evident in the way he talks about the teachers and the programs associated with the school.

“I think it is important that people know that the Blair School of Music has some great teachers,” Wait said. “Some of these Blair classes are a great part of a Vanderbilt education. Blair has these courses to show how much music contributes to our school and our society.”

PHILIPPE M. FAUCHET • Dean of the School of Engineering Fauchet’s current research interests are in photonics, energy and the semiconductor/ biology interface, all using silicon-based nanoscience and nanotechnology.

“I intend to build on the strong foundation laid by Dean Galloway and help the School of Engineering become a national leader that attracts the very best minds from the United States and abroad,” Fauchet said in an interview with Vanderbilt News. “I think Vanderbilt can have important impact on issues including improving health for our aging population, energy production, the environment and security.”

CAMILLA BENBOW • Dean of Peabody College Dean Camilla Benbow has always been involved in scholastic life and is now the dean of Peabody College, but what many students do not know is that she has also raised a family of seven children, ranging in age from 18 to 30.

While Benbow said her “family is (her) hobby,” she said she also enjoys gardening, reading, crochet, cross-stitch and traveling.

Benbow’s psychology research has been in the area of talent development, an area she believes many students at Vanderbilt may be familiar with.

“Many students participated in talent searches in seventh and eighth grade,” Benbow said. “Universities are about developing talents as well; I enjoy being dean because I see it as a way to develop talent.”

Q: WHO IS THE DEAN OF MY SCHOOL? JOHN M. SLOOP • Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Science Sloop, who is a professor of communication studies and has also served as senior associate dean for faculty in Arts and Science, was appointed interim dean by Zeppos in May 2014 after former dean Carolyn Dever assumed the role of provost at Dartmouth College. Provost Susan Wente has appointed a committee to conduct the search for the next dean of the College

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With everything from pizza to poster board, these lists will help you find what you need while you’re here.

FORGOT YOUR TOOTHBRUSH? Campus Store Sarratt next to Rand Dining Center Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Common Grounds The Commons Center Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Rite Aid 2416 West End Ave. (615) 321-4505 Walgreen’s 3010 West End Ave. (615) 269-9881

Campus Copy Rand Hall (615) 322-6849 Other helpful nearby stores: Hillsboro Hardware 2204 21st Ave. S. (615) 292-6683 Target 26 White Bridge Rd. (615) 352-8461 Wal-Mart 2421 Powell Ave. (615) 383-3844 Home Depot 2535 Powell Ave. (615) 269-7800 NEED GROCERIES?

CVS 426 21st Ave. S. (615) 321-2590

Campus Store Sarratt next to Rand Dining Center Monday-Friday 10am-2pm

LOOKING FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES?

Common Grounds The Commons Center Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Office Depot 2312 West End Ave. (615) 340-9544 Office Max 90 White Bridge Rd. (615) 352-9850

Harris Teeter 2201 21st Ave. S. (615) 269-7818

Krispy Kreme donuts 2103 Elliston Pl. (615) 329-1100

FEEL LIKE A MOVIE?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant 1905 Hayes St. (615) 322-9588

Belcourt Theatre 2102 Belcourt Ave. (615) 846-3150 Regal Cinemas Green Hills 3815 Green Hills Village Dr. (615) 269-5910 Regal Cinemas Hollywood 27 719 Thompson Ln. (615) 463-7705

Amerigo Italian 1920 West End Ave. (615) 320-1740 Sitar Indian Restaurant 116 21st Ave. N. (615) 321-8889

DINING AROUND CAMPUS

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 2020 West End Ave. (615) 320-3678

The circumference of main campus, called “The Loop,” provides a variety of dining options.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2100 West End Ave. (615) 320-0163

Here, we’ve organized them starting with the area near the corner of West End and 21st avenues, following the perimeter of campus clockwise.

Qdoba Mexican Grill 2019 West End Ave. (615) 340-9039

Near West End & 21st avenues

Piggly Wiggly 2900 West End Ave. (615) 327-4187

Samurai sushi 2209 Elliston Pl. (615) 320-5438

Produce Place 4000 Murphy Rd. (615) 383-2664

Elliston Place Soda Shop 2111 Elliston Pl. (615) 327-1090

Near Broadway & Division Street Bound’ry eclectic 911 20th Ave. S. (615) 321-3043 South Street Restaurant Southern 907 20th Ave. S. (615) 320-5555

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Two Boots Pizza 1925 Broadway (615) 340-4343

Panera bakery/cafe 406 21st Ave. S. (615) 320-1500

Pizza Perfect 1602 21st Ave. S. (615) 329-2757

Noshville deli 1918 Broadway (615) 329-6674

San Antonio Taco Co. (SATCO) 416 21st Ave. S. (615) 327-4322

Sportsman’s Grill 1601 21st Ave. S. (615) 320-1633

Tavern gastropub 1904 Broadway (615) 320-8580

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream 416 21st Ave. S. (615) 321-2478

Cabana upscale Southern 1910 Belcourt Ave. (615) 577-2262

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken 112 19th Ave. S. (615) 678-4794

Taco Mamacita Latin American 1200 Villa Pl. (615) 730-8552

Sunset Grill bistro 2001 Belcourt Ave. (615) 386-3663

Gigi’s Cupcakes 1816 Broadway (615) 342-0140

Nomzilla! sushi 1201 Villa Pl. #101 (615) 268-1424

Pancake Pantry 1796 21st Ave. S. (615) 383-9333

Chuy’s Tex-Mex 1901 Broadway (615) 321-2489

Bella Napoli Pizzeria 1200 Villa Pl. (615) 891-1387

Provence Breads & Cafe 1705 21st Ave. S. (615) 386-0363

Near 21st & Grand avenues

Legato Gelato 1200 Villa Pl. #113 (615) 530-3190

Fido coffeehouse 1812 21st Ave. S. (615) 777-3436

Near 21st & Wedgewood avenues

Bosco’s Restaurant & Brewing Co. 1805 21st Ave. S. (615) 385-0050

Mellow Mushroom pizza 212 21st Ave. S. (615) 342-0044 Chipotle Mexican Grill 400 21st Ave. S. (615) 777-0890

Dunkin’ Donuts 1500 21st Ave. S. (615) 915-3850

Starbucks coffee 402 21st Ave. S. (615) 340-9627

Kay Bob’s Grill & Ale 1602 21st Ave. S. (615) 321-4567

McDougal’s Chicken Fingers & Wings 2115 Belcourt Ave. (615) 383-3005

Near West End and 31st avenues The Tin Angel an American Bistro 3201 West End Ave. (615) 298-3444 Maggiano’s Little Italy 3106 West End Ave. (615) 514-0270 Stoney River Legendary Steaks 3015 West End Ave. (615) 340-9550 Bricktop’s new American bistro 3000 West End Ave. (615) 298-1000 Starbuck’s coffee 3005 West End Ave. (615) 321-0262 Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 3001 West End Ave. (615) 329-9920 Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 3001 West End Ave. (615) 724-2276 Panera bakery/cafe 2829 West End Ave. (615) 321-6401 Chipotle Mexican Grill 2825 West End Ave. (615) 320-1693

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Near Elliston Place & 23rd Avenue

Hog Heaven BBQ 115 27th Ave. N. (615) 329-1234

Smoothie King 2418 West End Ave. (615) 915-2837

J. Alexander’s contemporary American 2609 West End Ave. (615) 340-9901

Rotiers old fashioned bar & grill 2413 Elliston Pl. (615) 327-9892

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 2525 West End Ave. (615) 329-8901

Satay Thai Grill 2412 Elliston Pl. (615) 915-0972

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 2525 West End Ave. (615) 342-0131

Logan’s Roadhouse 2400 Elliston Pl. (615) 320-1161

Starbuck’s coffee 2521 West End Ave. (615) 341-0093 Moe’s Southwest Grill 2525 West End Ave. (615) 320-0001 Bread & Company bakery & cafe 2525 West End Ave. (615) 329-1400

Jet’s Pizza 2323 Elliston Pl. (615) 329-8600

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Dunkin Donuts 2310 Elliston Pl. (615) 212-2484

UAL contemporary clothing 2918 West End Ave. (615) 340-9999

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 2318 West End Ave. (615) 341-0036

Scarlet Begonia women’s clothing 2805 West End Ave. (615) 329-1272

Chili’s Grill & Bar 2322 West End Ave. (615) 327-1588

Cumberland Transit sporting goods 2807 West End Ave. (615) 321-4069

Cafe Coco coffeehouse 210 Louise Ave. (615) 321-2626

The Cutest Little Shoppe gifts, embroidery 2816 West End Ave. (615) 440-0142

IHOP breakfast 2214 Elliston Pl. (615) 320-0177

Boutique Bella 2817 West End Ave. (615) 467-1471

SHOPPING AROUND CAMPUS

J Michaels Clothiers upscale men’s store 3305 West End Ave. (615) 321-0686

Jersey Mike’s Subs 2311 Elliston Pl. (615) 329-4304

Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt bookstore 2501 West End Ave. (615) 343-2665

Fresh to Order fine food fast 2316 Elliston Pl. (615) 690-9900

The Friends Shop gift shop Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt (615) 936-6186

Jamba Juice 2314 Elliston Pl. (615) 873-1687

MacAuthority certified Apple Specialists 2509 West End Ave. (615) 649-0044

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